
Recommended This Month
VICE Shanghai: Chef-Driven Restaurant & Bar by Carlos Sotomayor
Chef Carlos Sotomayor takes the stage at VICE Shanghai, showcasing his globally influenced cooking that has made him a favorite in the city for years.
Hanro Shanghai: Dry-Aged Korean BBQ That’s A Cut Above
Hanro Shanghai takes the Korean barbecue formula a step further with dry-aged premium meats and champagne.
Fu He Hui: Shanghai’s Extraordinary Vegetarian Restaurant
Over a decade of commitment to creative vegetarian Chinese cuisine in Shanghai, Fu He Hui is as relevant as ever.
Juniper: Global Bites with Shanghai’s Largest Gin Collection
Located along Suzhou Creek, Juniper serves up a globally inspired menu that punches above its weight along with Shanghai's largest gin collection.
Cila Shanghai Doubles Down on Modern Northwestern Chinese Cuisine
Northwestern flavors, fire cooking, and Chinese wine take the spotlight at contemporary Chinese restaurant Cila Shanghai.
Nono’s Shanghai Locks In With Chinese-Italian Cuisine
More than just "fusion," Nono's Ristorante owns its Chinese-Italian cuisine with dedication.
Latest Articles
Pepite: French Coastal Seafood on Donghu Road
Pepite brings simple, produce-driven French coastal seafood to Donghu Lu.
Big News: The Cannery is Closing
Beloved Pacific Northwest restaurant and beloved Shanghai brunch spot The Cannery says farewell to Yuyuan Road.
Best Xiao Long Bao in Shanghai (2026)
There's nothing more Shanghai than xiao long bao. Here's a big guide to xiao long bao in Shanghai, including my top four restaurants.
No-Shows: The Restaurant Industry’s Silent Killer
The chain reaction of no-shows and cancellations — from wasted ingredients to turned-away guests — and why deposits are a double-edged sword.
Dine First, Dance Later: La Barra’s All-New Food Menu
La Barra Shanghai has a reputation for nightlife, but their food, Latin with an Asian twist, is worth a stop.
Fuxing Project: New Menu & Free Seafood Platters
Fuxing Project's new dinner menu, bistro plates with a French-Japanese twist. Free seafood platters up for grabs!
Holy Spice: OHA Group Explores Balinese Flavors
Holy Spice is the latest from OHA Group, a Balinese-inspired restaurant with a rooftop herb garden in Xuhui.
Uncle Beam: New Contender for Neapolitan Pizza in Shanghai
Uncle Beam arrives in Huangpu, giving Shanghai's bigger-name Neapolitan pizzerias a run for their money.
Guides
Best Xiao Long Bao in Shanghai (2026)
There's nothing more Shanghai than xiao long bao. Here's a big guide to xiao long bao in Shanghai, including my top four restaurants.
What to Eat in Shanghai: 30 Must-Try Chinese Dishes (2026)
A guide on what to eat in Shanghai — xiao long bao, hairy crab, scallion noodles and more.
New Restaurants in Shanghai 2026: Mid-Year Review
A quick look at new restaurant openings in Shanghai this half of 2026. Add these to your eat list!
Best Noodles in Shanghai: 13 Bowls For A Noodle Crawl (2026)
Looking for the best noodles in Shanghai? From sesame noodles to scallion oil to crab roe — here's where to find them.
The Best Bowls of Cold Noodles in Shanghai (Updated 2026)
Beat the heat while satisfying your taste buds with the best cold noodles in Shanghai from cold soba to Shanghai-style noods to liangpi.
Best Japanese Omakase Restaurants in Shanghai (2026)
Some of the best omakase restaurants in Shanghai — high quality ingredients hand-picked by chefs I trust.
The Best Gelato & Ice Cream in Shanghai (2026)
The best scoops of ice cream and gelato in Shanghai — right here! From the classic flavors to inventive creations, these 20+ shops have something for everyone!
Michelin Guide Shanghai 2026: Full List of Starred Restaurants & Bib Gourmands
The Michelin Guide Shanghai 2026 awards 51 restaurants with stars. Full list of starred restaurants, Bib Gourmands, and Selected Restaurants in Shanghai.
Deals
Dine First, Dance Later: La Barra’s All-New Food Menu
La Barra Shanghai has a reputation for nightlife, but their food, Latin with an Asian twist, is worth a stop.
Lawry’s Shanghai New Brunch: Prime Rib, Unlimited BBQ & Free-Flow
Lawry's Shanghai kicks off a new brunch with unlimited barbecue and free-flow to go with their prime rib.
Fuxing Project: New Menu & Free Seafood Platters
Fuxing Project's new dinner menu, bistro plates with a French-Japanese twist. Free seafood platters up for grabs!
Terrace 8 Shanghai: Open Air Terrace with BBQ and Free-Flow
Terrace 8 reopens for the season in the heart of Jing'an, Shanghai — barbecue, mezze, and free-flow with a spot of mini-golf.
Skyline Dome Shanghai: The Bund’s Newest Rooftop Party Spot
The newest addition to the Bund — rooftop bar and lounge Skyline Dome. Drinks, cigars, and Shanghai's iconic view.
Laizhou Bar: Seriously Good Food, Fumin Road Underdog
On Shanghai's hottest nightlife strip, Laizhou Bar is easily overlooked. I'm here to tell you otherwise — the food deserves more love.
Sake Ichi: Reliable Late Night Yakitori in Shanghai
Where to go for supper in Shanghai — open since 2019, Sake Ichi is a reliable late-night bites for yakitori in Shanghai.
Choice Chinese
Lin Long Fang (Xuanhua Road)
Lin Long Fang is a two-decade-old xiao long bao shop in Shanghai known for made-to-order dumplings with thin, delicate wrappers.
Lin Long Fang (Zhapu Lu)
Lin Long Fang is a two-decade-old xiao long bao shop in Shanghai known for made-to-order dumplings with thin, delicate wrappers.
Pepper Tree
Pepper Tree is a modern Chinese restaurant in Shanghai from Chef Ling, blending Chinese ingredients with a confident Western hand in a warm, dramatic space.
GEN Guizhou Bistro
Modern Guizhou restaurant GEN in Jing'an, Shanghai serves creative east-meets-west dishes and organic natural sakes in a cozy, moody space.
SFSF (食福是福)
SFSF is a Cantonese restaurant on Anfu Lu in Shanghai serving seasonal slow-cooked soups and steamed dishes made with Guangdong ingredients.
Times
Times is a modern Chinese bistro-bar on Yongkang Lu serving Cantonese-inspired small plates and creative cocktails.
Deng Ji Gourmet Garden
Deng Ji a Sichuan restaurant in Jing'an, the more accessible counterpart to its sister restaurant, Nan Xing Yuan, a Michelin selected restaurant in Shanghai.
White Foods
White Foods is a modern Chinese restaurant that serves affordable, well-executed claypot rice sets and matcha desserts in a zen-like space.